Safe Condition - Stihl BGA 300.0 Gebrauchsanleitung

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► If dust is generated: Wear a dust respirator
mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing can snag on wood or
scrub and may become caught in the blower.
Users not wearing suitable clothing are at risk
of serious injury.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
non-slip soles.
4.5 Working Area and Surround‐
ings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the blower and
objects being thrown into the air and cannot
assess them. This may result in serious injury
to bystanders, children and animals and dam‐
age to property.
► Do not allow bystanders,
► Maintain a clearance of 5 meters from
objects.
► Do not leave the blower unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the
blower.
■ Electrical components of the blower can pro‐
duce sparks. Sparks may cause fires and
explosions in highly flammable or explosive
environments. Persons may be seriously or
fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explo‐
sive environment.
4.6

Safe Condition

The blower is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
– The blower is undamaged.
– Blower must be clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be rendered ineffective. There is a risk of
serious or fatal injury.
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children or animals within 5
meters of the work area.
► Never use a damaged blower.
► If the blower is dirty or wet: Clean the
blower and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the blower. Exception:
Mounting a nozzle approved for this blower
model.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the blower.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for
this blower model.
► Attach accessories as described in this user
manual or in the user manual for the acces‐
sories.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in
the blower.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
4.7 Working
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and suffer‐
ing serious injury.
► Work calmly and in a considered manner.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the blower.
► Do not use the blower on your own.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance. If you have to work at a height:
Use a mobile elevating work platform or
secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If
you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
► Blow in direction of the wind.
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This can result in injuries to persons
and animals and damage to property.
► Do not direct air blast towards peo‐
ple, animals or objects.
■ If the blower starts behaving differently or in
an unusual way while operating, the blower
may be in an unsafe condition. This may result
in serious injury to people and damage to
property.
► Stop working, remove the battery and con‐
sult a STIHL servicing dealer.
■ Vibrations may occur during blower operation.
► Take breaks.
4 Safety Precautions
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